US Corporates - Director, Retail & Consumer - New York
About The Position
Fitch’s North American Corporates Group is hiring a Director to cover the Retail & Consumer sector, with the role based in New York, Chicago, or Toronto. The analyst will assess companies’ credit quality, develop financial models, engage with industry management teams, present analyses to internal rating committees, and communicate rating rationales and research to external audiences. The role includes writing research on topical issues, evaluating credits across related groups, representing Fitch at industry events, and mentoring junior analysts. It may include managerial responsibilities. The position calls for intellectual curiosity, the ability to analyze and explain complex topics, excellent communication skills, strong productivity, and a results-oriented approach in a team environment. Fitch describes its culture as inclusive and collaborative, with opportunities to work with teams and clients around the world.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree at minimum.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience, including some coverage or knowledge of the Retail & Consumer sectors.
- Expertise in Excel and Word.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change.
- Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.
- Intellectual curiosity and demonstrated ability to address and explain analytically complex topics.
- High-productivity work ethic and results-oriented mindset.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or another advanced degree.
- CFA or CPA.
- Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience.
- Employee management experience.
- Deep understanding of and keen interest in Retail & Consumer.
- Professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis, with well-developed financial statement analysis skills.
- Experience interpreting complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures.
- A strong pattern of leadership and ability to interact proactively and successfully with stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
Responsibilities
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors that influence the credit quality of companies in the Retail & Consumer sectors.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models.
- Conduct meetings with Retail & Consumer industry management teams.
- Present company analyses to internal credit rating committees.
- Communicate rating rationale to external audiences, including institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and media, through meetings, conference calls, press releases, and written research reports.
- Write timely and effective research on topical issues.
- Participate in evaluating other credits within Corporates and related credit groups.
- Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations, regulatory bodies, and other organizations.
- Mentor junior members of the Retail & Consumer sector.
- Potentially take on managerial responsibilities.
Benefits
- Potential commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch, depending on the position.
- Opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients around the world.
- Employee Resource Groups offering professional and personal support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
